Food and beverage
May 23, 2019
A Vega Sicilia vineyard in Spain. Image credit: Vega Sicilia
By Sarah Ramirez
MADRID – Investments in high-end wine may not be as lucrative as they once were, but the beverage industry remains a low-risk avenue for affluents to begin experimenting with investing.
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